Gas turbine industry in Russia

Gas turbine industry market in Russia

Over 30 GW of combined cycle power plants are produced in the territory of the Russian Federation, with the share of equipment from foreign companies in the gross installed capacity of commissioned power plants and gas turbine power plants exceeding 70%.

Import volume of gas turbines in Russia

In 2020, Russia imported gas turbines worth $1.21 billion, becoming the 25th largest importer of gas turbines in the world this year. In the same year, gas turbines were the 27th most imported product in Russia. Russia imports gas turbines mainly from France ($237 million), the UK ($137 million), Germany ($136 million), the Czech Republic ($94 million) and Italy ($80.1 million).

Russian Gas Turbine Export Volume

In 2020, Russia exported $2.1 billion worth of gas turbines, becoming the 14th largest exporter of gas turbines in the world. In the same year, gas turbines were Russia’s 19th largest export product. The main destinations for gas turbine exports from Russia were: China ($1.64 billion), India ($125 million), France ($55.9 million), Germany ($45.2 million) and Algeria ($30.7 million).

Top Companies in the Gas Turbine Industry in Russia

“IPP New Generation”

“New Generation” is the first Russian independent power producer (IPP).

Gas turbine units (gas-combined power plants) serve as the main source of electricity and thermal energy for industrial enterprises. Using gas turbine units (gas-combined power plants) “IPP New Generation” achieves a significant reduction in the cost of electricity and thermal energy.

IPP New Generation cooperates with the following major international companies to install reliable gas turbine units with a capacity of up to 1000 MW in any region of Russia:

Caterpillar – USA

Deutz AG – Germany

General Electric (GE) – USA

Jenbacher(GE) – Austria

Kawasaki – Japan

MAN B&W – Germany

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) – Japan

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar) – USA

Turbomach – Switzerland

Wartsila – Finland

Waukesha Engine Division – USA

“Solar Turbines Incorporated”

Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company is owned by “Caterpillar Inc”. Solar produces the most energy-efficient family of medium-sized industrial gas turbines in the world, ranging from 1 to 39 MW.

“Solar Turbines Incorporated” is a leading provider of energy solutions with a wide range of gas turbine compressor sets, mechanical drive packages and generator sets and gas turbines equipped with multi-phase generators. According to the technical specifications, “Solar Turbines” gas turbine units are adapted to work in harsh climatic conditions of any region of Russia.

“Siemens Gas Turbine”

The German company “Siemens” is one of the largest leading technology players in the global energy sector. It is estimated that one sixth of the world’s electricity is generated using the company’s equipment and solutions. The company decided to integrate all energy opportunities, from generation and transmission of electricity to its storage.

It should be noted that currently the above-mentioned companies have suspended their business activities in Russia due to European and American sanctions, which has created a good platform for their Iranian counterparts in Russia.

“Power Machines”

In 2019, “Power Machines” won the competition of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for subsidies in the field of research and development and technology for the production of high-power gas turbines.

“Power Machines” is a Russian power systems machine-building company founded in 2000. The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg. The company manufactures gas turbines, generators and steam turbines with capacities up to 1200 MW.

The company exports its machinery and manufacturing equipment to 57 countries.

“Russian Gas Turbines” ((RGT

The plant is located in the industrial zone of Kupaevo, Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region and was opened on October 24, 2014.

The plant is a joint venture of General Electric and Inter RAO and operates in production technology, commercial and localization processes, production of components and a wide range of maintenance services, quality management systems for the design, production, testing, sales, supply and servicing of gas turbines.

Key and important factors for the presence of Iranian manufacturers in the Russian market

According to the preliminary research conducted on the gas turbine industry in the large Russian market and considering the key factors:

High and consistent quality of Iranian products

Preferential tariffs for import duties of Iranian goods to Russia

Low export costs of Iranian products to Russia compared to Western goods

The proximity and proximity of Iran and Russia as a logistical advantage and the possibility of exporting Iranian goods to Russia by various methods such as land, rail and sea transportation in the shortest time and at low shipping prices
Blank The presence of a large part of the market from famous Western brands
The possibility of rapid expansion of market share and access to the competitive and business environment in Russia
It can be said that there is a high economic justification for the entry of the esteemed company “Kian Turbotech” into the large Russian-Eurasian market, and the “Fardad” group of companies is proud to establish effective and successful joint cooperation in this direction.